Acknowledging the valuable contributions of immigrants to the United States of America and the World, one day at a time for an entire year.

Friday, November 18, 2011

José Iturbi

Country of origin: Spain

José Iturbi (28 November 1895 – 28 June 1980) was a Spanish conductor, harpsichordist and pianist. He appeared in several Hollywood films of the 1940s, notably playing himself in the 1943 musical, Thousands Cheer and in the 1945 film, Anchors Aweigh. He was involved in a complex family custody battle in the 1940s that culminated in his former son-in-law kidnapping Iturbi's two granddaughters.